Yamaha NS-777 3-Way Bass Reflex Tower Speaker

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 52.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 61 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B0000W4U2C
• Item model number: NS-777
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #21,454 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Yamaha NS-777 tower speaker is specifically designed for home theater applications. The floor-standing speaker features a three-way bass-reflex design appropriate for main channels that incorporates a pair of 8-inch polymer-injected mica diaphragm (PMD) cone woofers, a 5-inch midrange cone driver, and a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter. For improved imaging, the midrange and tweeter utilize Yamaha's exclusive waveguide horns, which significantly reduce reflected sound and increase the proportion of directly generated sound waves reaching your ears. This compensates for the lack of sound-absorbing materials on the walls of most homes. The result is a clear and precise sense of sound direction and placement that replicates the sound produced in commercial movie theaters.

The NS-777 speaker boasts optimum sound quality by featuring Monster Cable internal wiring among several components, ensuring a clean, clear signal from the crossover network to the speaker driver. To further maintain signal purity, Yamaha provides bi-wiring capability, delivering separate +/- terminals for the woofer(s) and other driver(s). The separation reduces modulation distortion and improves sound quality. In addition, the speaker is magnetically shielded, so you can place it on a TV or video monitor without degrading the picture via stray magnetic fields.

The speaker comes with a matching speaker stand that provides the solid footing necessary for full floor contact, enhanced stability, and minimal vibration resonance. The stand is also an attractive complement to the cabinet. The speaker's performance is enhanced by its solidly constructed elliptical form cabinet (with a high-gloss, black piano finish), which diffracts a minimum of sound. The speaker also features a new grille design and cloth that serves as an attractive and acoustically transparent protective cover for the drivers.

Product Description

Yamaha's NS-777 speaker system has been designed specifically for home theater applications. The floor standing speaker is a bass-reflex design that can be used for main channels and incorporates a pair of 8" Polymer-Injected Mica Diaphragm (PMD) cone woofers, a 5" midrange cone driver and a 1" aluminum dome tweeter. For improved imaging, the midrange and tweeter utilize Yamaha's exclusive waveguide horns.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful speakers with beautiful sound!, September 27, 2005

By	Scott Lewis (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm no audiophile, but I know good speakers when I hear them. These play all ranges of music and movies very well. There is not as much low-end bass as I would expect from 2 8" drivers unless I add it from the receiver (Sony STR-DA1000ES). My receiver only pushes 100 watts/channel, which I was worried would not be enough... I was wrong. Eric Clapton and the Eagles never sounded so good! If you're looking for high quality sound with tight bass notes and crisp highs, these are your speakers. If you're looking for a booming sound for Rap or Action movies, I would suggest complementing these with a subwoofer.

Lastly, the "piano" black finish on the outside of these speakers is spectacular. Everyone thinks they are way more expensive than they are because of the finish and size. Just be careful when taking them out of the box so as not scratch the finish.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Amazing Speaker For The Price You Pay!!!!, January 3, 2007

By	J. Irish (Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you just happend to stumble accross this speaker or the ONE you are seeking out, this is one of the best values for a brand new floorstanding speaker you can find on the net!! I paid $400 for a pair with shipping and after listening to Klipsch speakers for many years I was at first reluctant to "settle" for something else. Let me tell you after I received them I hooked them up as front speakers to my home theater with Klipsch speakers for the surround and 12" subwoofer with a Onkyo receiver pushing 110w rms 7 ways. My first concern was that at high levels the speakers would distort, but that was imedietely tossed out as these babies would take whatever I would give them and they would just SING!! The highs were crisp and clean and the mids didn't miss a beat. I wouldn't necessarily say there is a lack of bass, as these are designed to be matched with a subwoofer, however, they do put out some respectable lows when used as a 2 channel. The cabinet is a beautiful piano finish which alone makes it look like a $1,000 pair of speakers! A unique and elegant looking speaker with the amazing sound to follow up and all for a reasonable price!!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great speakers!, April 10, 2007

By	Happy Ears (Southwest) - See all my reviews

I bought a pair of NS777 to replace bose 501 series V speakers. I am truly amazed with the quality compared to the bose ones. I never like the bose speakers, they were hard to equalize and I always felt like they were yelling at me all the time no matter what settings I would have the receiver on. The NS777 are affordable speakers ($169 each) with a sound quality that brought back my passion for listening to music including classical music. I have them connected to an onkyo TX-SR804 and they have been working great together, now I just feel like I need to replace my center speaker, a bose VCS-10, that also "yells" at me when compared to the Yamaha NS777. I am extremely happy with my purchase and would highly recommend them to anyone in a tight budget. It works great with movies as well.